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OMEGA Filghtmaster case sunburst restoration example (lapping machine)

An example of case restorations that we are able to carry out at Horological Underground – Omega Flightmaster from the 1970s – a super rare and desirable vintage watch. Before restoration Overall, the watch was in really good condition besides the case body needing refinishing. Case refinishing usually falls under the label of polishing which […]

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‘SUZDAL’ – A Very Russian Watch Concept

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This unusual watch was created by German Polosin back in 2015. The idea of ”old Russian” watches was born several years ago during German’s visit to Suzdal, a town northeast of Moscow. It is there, on the ancient monastery towers, that you can see the old Russian clock, marked not by the usual numbers, but

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Rectangular ‘Bale’ Shape Watch Crystal Cutting

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Review and some short advices for specially shaped mineral glass crystal cutting and polishing in a watchmaking workshop.

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French Diving Watches of the 1960’s and 70’s – PART I

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In Part One of this review, we look at the phenomenon of the rise in popularity of diving watches and why they are so popular nowadays. In Part Two, we formulate some lifehacks for choosing vintage ‘divers’ that look and feel good on the wrist. Part I The Modern Popularity Factor Why are watches with

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URWERK UR-103 Watch Repair

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Module ‘Sandwich’ Review A watch owners worst nightmare… Crashing down from the second floor, broken crystal everywhere. The Swiss Urwerk 103 is a robust and well-constructed watch but a two story fall is a long way down. The sapphire glass is shattered, a strap stud is broken, and the movement has stopped. URWERK 103 limited

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Breitling Chronograph Restoration

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Gold 18K Breitling chronograph based on famous Venus 170 movement – dial restoration, missing bezel machining.

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Le Phare Minute Repeater 49 mm ~1890’s

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Repeater function striking hours, quarter-hours and minutes with two hammers on two gongs. Spectacular complicated movement view through caseback crystal. New made case, diameter 49 mm.

PRICE (£): 2450

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LeCoultre Calibre 50 Grande Complication

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Vintage LeCoultre & Co ‘Calibre 50’ minute repeater split seconds chronograph perpetual calendar enamel dial moonphase movement for custom watch commission project.

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Audemars Freres Petite Sonnerie Carillon Gold Case Creation

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Gold Watch Case Design and Manufacturing Our initial plan for this watch was just to rehouse the movement into a newly made gold case. However, not only did we want to give it a new case, we also wanted to make this watch as beautiful as possible, to make it an absolute pleasure to behold.

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